Riverbank State Park (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park)

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Riverbank State Park (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park)

Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park will be closing at 7pm until June 7th due to the curfew in New York City.

Due to COVID-19:
- All programming at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park has been suspended until further notice-
Tennis is available in the park by permit only for singles only, no doubles please-
Picnicking is available in the park by permit

On September 5th, 2017, the park was renamed in honor of Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell to Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park after his 42 years of public service to the community.

Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park is the only park of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Inspired by urban rooftop designs in Japan, this 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational rises 69 feet above the Hudson River and offers a wide variety of recreational, athletic and arts experiences for all ages, interests and abilities.

Housed in five major buildings are an Olympic-size pool, a covered skating rink for roller skating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter, an 800-seat cultural theater, a 2,500-seat athletic complex with fitness room, and a 150-seat restaurant.

Outdoor sports amenities include a 25-yard lap pool, a wading pool, four tennis courts, four basketball courts, a softball field, four hand/paddleball courts, and a 400-meter eight-lane running track with a football/soccer field.

Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park also boasts spectacular promenade views of the Hudson River, the Palisades and the George Washington Bridge. At water level, there is a 400-seat amphitheater.

An educational greenhouse, two playgrounds, a water splashing area, a delightful kid inspired carousel and a number of picnic areas round out DF Riverbank's many offerings.

Pet Policy: No pets are allowed in the park. (This does not apply to service animals.)

Hours of Operation

Open 7 days a week, dawn to dusk, 365 days a year

General: -Automated Information: 212-694-3600 -Park Administration: 212-694-3608 -Park Use Permit Office: 212-694-3639 -Public Parking is not available inside of the park. -Bicycle riding is not permitted inside of the park. -Pets are not permitted in the park. -Park is accessible via the following public transportation options: -MTA Buses: BX19 & M11 (run directly into the park) -MTA Subway: #1 train, stop 1 block east of the park @ 145th street and Broadway -Park also accessible by bike via the Hudson River Greenway

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information.
Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

Aquatics/Pool Entry

$2 Adult$1 children (5-15 yrs.) and Seniors4 and under - freeLap swimming pass $30 per month*Pool rental available for groups.

*Morning Lap Swim requires a lap swim pass which must be purchased in advance. Same day entry is no longer available for lap swim session. The evening lap swim does not require a $30 lap swim pass during the fall/winter/spring seasons.

Additional information on Aquatic Center admission options, including refillable multivisit cards, can be found here.